Learning that fits your schedule
With our remote, on-demand curriculum, become a front-end developer while you work.
Springboard & Amazon Career Choice: Software Development Career Program
Launch a front-end development career at $0 cost to you. Learn to build websites and apps in just 9 months with no previous experience.
Applications are now closed.
Key details and dates
Learn front-end development languages HTML, CSS and Javascript, while applying your skills to real-world projects for a standout portfolio. No coding experience is required. Applications are now closed.
Applications opened October 17, 2022 and will close February 14, 2023 - or until the available seats have been filled.
The course begins February 21, 2023. Complete the online curriculum in 9 months part-time or finish faster if you’re able to dedicate more time.
You’ll have weekly 1-on-1 meetings with your expert mentor and optional live group sessions during the course.
Work 1-on-1 with a career coach for 6 months after graduating to land your new software development role.
Work 1-on-1 with your career coach for 6 months after graduating to land your new data analytics role.
Transform your career with a team behind you
Our flexible, human-guided format means that whenever you want to learn, we’ll be there supporting you.
Mentors that show you the way
Personal- and on-demand mentors help you gain a deeper understanding of the content and show you how to apply it to your projects.
A coach that gives you the edge
Your career coach will help you create a strategy, teach you to network, and practice your interview skills, so you can land the job you want.
How to apply
Applications are now closed.
Apply before February 14, 2023. It only takes 5 minutes.
Take a brief skills survey to help us determine if the program is a good fit for you.
Chat with a Springboard Admissions Manager about your goals for the program and ask any questions.
If you’re accepted into the program, you'll follow the reimbursement steps at amazoncareerchoice.com and enroll in the course.
What you’ll learn
Download the full 2023 syllabus
The on-demand curriculum contains 450 hours of videos, practice exercises, quizzes and projects.
A mentor dedicated to your learning journey
Mentor-guided learning will help you build skills faster and take your career further as a front-end developer.
Learning and project guidance
You’ll meet weekly with your experienced front-end development mentor who can answer curriculum questions, review your code and help plan projects.
Accountability
Your mentor will help you stay on track by setting goals that will both challenge you and build your confidence at each stage.
Industry insight
As a working software developer, your mentor is a friend on the inside who can advise you on the tools, trends and skills that are in-demand.
Alissa Torres
Sr. Manager
Travis Felder
Cybersecurity Architect
Leonard Simon
MSSP Manager
Land your dream job with career coaching
Gain a competitive advantage with a portfolio reviewed by our experts, preparation to ace any interview and the confidence to negotiate the salary you deserve.
Career coaching will help you:
Develop a strategy targeting companies that match your goals and interests
Build your professional network online and in-person
Craft a resume, portfolio and LinkedIn profile hiring managers search for
Prepare for any question with mock behavioral and technical interviews
Negotiate a salary and benefits that ensures you feel valued
Meet a few of our Springboard alumni
Springboard showed me that as long as I dedicate myself to something, I can do it.
Jack Mayer
Previous Job : Retail Sales
Current Job : Software Engineer at Whitepages
Graduated : August, 2021
What is the Career Choice Program?
Career Choice is an education benefit that empowers employees to learn new skills for career success at Amazon or elsewhere. We meet individual learners where they are on their education journey through a variety of education and upskilling opportunities including full college tuition, industry certifications designed to lead to in - demand jobs, and foundational skills such as English language proficiency, high school diplomas, and GEDs.
What this means for Amazon Employees: